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APPIANO GENTILE - Rafael Benitez introduced Luca Castellazzi to the press as "an experienced player who has distinguished himself over the years thanks to his work. I think that Inter needed a quality professional in this role too. I'm expecting him to give his all to earn a place in the team."

Castellazzi, who was understudy to Inter legend Zenga at Padova back in 1996, said: "I arrive here at the age of 35 after a long career with two excellent memories of my times at Brescia and Sampdoria. I was really excited when I started my adventure at Inter yesterday, I didn't think I would be so excited at my age... I am very proud to have been chosen among so many players to be part of a group of great champions."

Julio Cesar was the first person at Inter to speak highly of the ex-Samp custodian who will now become his understudy. "It's inevitable that the situation will change a bit," admitted Castellazzi. "As a second goalkeeper you know that your chances of playing every Sunday are fewer than normal, but you still have to work hard during the week to be ready when you're needed."



Castellazzi paid homage to the man he replaces in the Inter squad: Francesco Toldo. "We should honour a great player who has left an indelible mark on Inter and Italian football," he said. "My shirt number? The number 1 shirt if it's still available. The number 12 one is very lucky for Julio Cesar..."

APPIANO GENTILE - Inter's new signings Jonathan Ludovic Biabiany and Luca Castellazzi were presented to the press after today's training session at the Centro Sportivo Angelo Moratti.

First up was French striker Biabiany, who returns to Inter after loan spells with Chievo, Modena and Parma.

"It's important to have fast players with an attacking mentality," explained Rafael Benitez. "I think Biabiany is this kind of player. We can work together and I am convinced that he will make a difference in many matches. Welcome Jonathan."

Biabiany wasted no time in expressing his delight at returning to Inter after two seasons with the Primavera team and an appearance for the first team in a Coppa Italia match against Empoli.

He said: "I am very pleased to be back home and to be able to work with all the champions in this team, learn from them and improve. I thank Parma for what they did for me and I'm a bit sad when I think about my old team-mates, but I'm only happy now to know that an important team like Inter decided to take a gamble on me.

"I have more experience now, both physically and tactically, but I have just arrived here and I still have to show what I can do. My goal is the same as my team-mates: to win everything and play as many games as possible, thanks to the teachings of my team-mates."

Biabiany, whose role models are Thierry Henry and Ronaldo, added: "I always try to do my work and improve in everything."

Source: Inter.it